She also said that Gillian was equally convincing in her claims that she had never seen the show, going as far as asking rather silly questions – including if they would be staying in a hotel during their time in Australia.

Gillian McKeith had to receive treatment after one of her dizzy spells in the jungle

Gascoigne claimed that McKeith rounded off a sound act by ‘shaking with fear’ before the trials.

‘Everyday after that, when she had trials, she was just petrified,’ said Sheryl.

‘She was shaking with fear in the morning so I had no reason not to believe her.’